How To Cook Canned Green Beans
This easy method gives you delicious and perfectly cooked green beans every time.
Servings 4
Calories 115kcal
Ingredients
- 29 ounces (822g) canned green beans, in water two 14.5-ounce cans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Open and drain about half of the canned liquid from the cans.
- Add canned green beans and the reserved liquid into a skillet.
- Add butter, onion powder, and mix.
- Leave uncovered and bring to a simmer.
- Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until about half the cooking liquid evaporates.
- Adjust seasonings if needed and serve.
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Notes
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- Please do make sure to only drain half the liquid the beans well before adding to the pot.
- Scale up the recipe - For easier weeknight meals, double or triple the recipe (for all the ingredients).
- If you prefer more soupy beans, then you need to add more of the canning liquid. Note that you may need to add extra salt and spices.
- You will need to keep an eye on the liquid and add more as needed so that it does not dry out.
- If you don't want to use the canned liquid, then you can use the equivalent in fresh water instead.
- If making only one can, then use a smaller pot so the veggies do get to sit in liquid as they cook.
- There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg